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Old 06-09-09, 02:58 PM
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Default Puddle Lights - Brighter?

I saw some mods for lighting (like the rear trunk) but I was wondering if there was any for the puddle lights for the Lexus GS 3G (the light under the side mirrors)? I want it brighter but not too bright (brightness in between the current Lexus GS and the Lexus ES - which is a bit bright for my taste). I feel as though the puddle light is a bit useless if its that dark...

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theres a couple how-to's on here. You just change the LED to something brighter, more whiter.
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I agree...
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Originally Posted by moar_power
i think every light on the GS needs to be about 50% brighter. For a car that has about 10 lights turn on every time you open the door it sure is dark inside.
yea thats true. I got black interior and dont like the dim spotlight domes.
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I dont think there is a how to thread on the puddle lights, there was one thread about taking off the lense but the poster was unable to put the lense back, had to silicon it or something.
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Originally Posted by vuiskool
yea thats true. I got black interior and dont like the dim spotlight domes.
ha same here. i noticed that those little spotlights do next to nothing.
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The worst part about those LED interior map light is that you cannot upgarde, you are stuck with crappy lights.
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has anybody actually started changing interior or puddle lights?
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Those interior LED lights are on a circuit board.
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Originally Posted by jonnyxboi
has anybody actually started changing interior or puddle lights?
I did mines I like it I put super white led
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Ive been trying to do this for a while but I did not know the bulb size for puddle lights. Is it a 168 type bulb ? Also can you just pop off the mirror instead of completely removing the whole side mirror ?
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Originally Posted by vuiskool
yea thats true. I got black interior and dont like the dim spotlight domes.
same here i have black also and 5% tint and you cant see anything at night..
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Just put the smallest hid kit find for puddle lamps. Lol. Look like the only space ship
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i change mine as well few months back,,,now its too bright,,,
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Originally Posted by LIMS407
i change mine as well few months back,,,now its too bright,,,
yeah right, i never seen them.. what bulb size was it steve ?


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